Chef Randy Feltis on Cooking, Connection & The Secret to Great Food

Cooking doesn’t have to be complicated—but it can change your life. Chef Randy Feltis believes great food is more than just fuel—it’s about connection, confidence, and making everyday moments special. It all starts with simple, whole ingredients and the joy of cooking together. As one-half of Kat…

Don’t Ignore the Symptoms: Dr. Scott Lear on heart disease, mental health and living longer

What does it take to build a healthy heart and mind? Too often, we think of physical and mental health as separate—but they’re more connected than we realize. Dr. Scott Lear, a Professor in the Faculty of Health Sciences at Simon Fraser University and the Pfizer/Heart and Stroke Foundation Chair …

What Makes a Strong Man? Mike Cameron on Resilience, Vulnerability & Mental Fitness

How can one conversation change everything? Too often, men struggle in silence, unsure of how to talk about emotions or seek support. But what if something as simple as asking, "How are you? No, really?" could make all the difference? After experiencing an unimaginable loss, Mike Cameron—founder …

Are Men Drinking Less? New Canadian trends in alcohol and food with Dr. Sylvain Charlebois

Why are more Canadians ditching booze? Dr. Sylvain Charlebois—known as The Food Professor—leads the Agri-Food Analytics Lab at Dalhousie University, studying the trends that shape how Canadians shop, eat, and drink. In this episode, he explores the rising popularity of non-alcoholic beverages, sh…

100 Marathons in 100 Days for Men’s Mental Health

If you think running a marathon is tough – what about running one every day, for 100 days? Four years ago, Canadian hip-hop artist DillanPonders traded alcohol for running shoes. Running became a passion that transformed his life, his health and his music. Conquering his own struggles with depressi…

A Life-Saving Health Screen When There Are No Symptoms

CTV National News Correspondent, John Vennavally-Rao is a survivor of two primary cancers, lung and rectal cancer. Before his diagnosis there were no symptoms, he never smoked, and a colonoscopy was the last thing on his mind. It took multiple surgeries, extended hospital stays, and every resource …

What Does It Mean To Be a Man?

Next Gen Men is a non-profit organization with an ambitious goal: to build a future where boys and men experience less pain. Director of Programs, Jonathon Reed knows firsthand how much it matters to support, protect, and help boys be true to themselves and cared for by the people around them. As a…

A Way Out From Trauma With Andrew Harris

Andrew Harris is no stranger to the exhilarating highs of championship wins and the darkest lows of mental health. The four-time Grey Cup Champion, MVP, and CFL All-Star joins host Dan Murphy and shares why success often stood in stark contrast to how he truly felt. At his breaking point, Andrew di…

Rick Hansen on Overcoming His Darkest Moments

At age 15, Rick Hansen was told he would never walk again. Today, the six-time Paralympic medalist and Canadian icon joins guest host Buzz Bishop to discuss the people, experiences, and lessons that helped him navigate his darkest moments and complete a 40,000 km world tour. Rick shares how he rede…

Be Your Own Best Health Advocate

Haven’t got time for your health? Kenton Boston ignored troubling signs and symptoms–he even scheduled surgery over vacation days before a rare, life-threatening cancer diagnosis got his attention. The President & CEO of the Canadian Men’s Health Foundation and former media executive shares his exp…